8 Stopovers on the Way Backpacking to Bat Xat

The milestone 92th - Lung Po - where the Red River flows into Vietnam land, Ky Quan San peak higher than 3,000 m, Lao Chai villages and Choan Then village of the Ha Nhi are the destinations not to be missed on a journey to explore the district Bat Xat, Lao Cai province.

The milestone 92th - Lung Po - where the Red River flows into Vietnam land, Ky Quan San peak higher than 3,000 m, Lao Chai villages and Choan Then village of the Ha Nhi are the destinations not to be missed on a journey to explore the district Bat Xat, Lao Cai province.

The milestone 92th - Lung Po is one of the must of tourists to Y Ty commune, Bat Xat district. This is the confluence of Yuanjiang River (China) and Lung Po on Vietnam boder, mix together and flow into Vietnam land – which is called the Red River. This is also where the 92th border markers between Vietnam and China.

Terraces rice field in the The Pha valley has an area of 233 ha, belonging to Y Ty commune and Ngai Thau commune. It is the creation of ethnic Hmong and Ha Nhi people. Currently the terraced rice field in the The Pha valley is not only the assets and means of local farming but also the national scenic spots that many tourists come to admire. Pouring water season in April and May, and harvest season in September and October are the two most appropriate time to come here.

Lao Chai 1 and 2 are the typical villages of Ha Nhi people in Y Ty commune, Bat Xat district. Not far from the town center, visitors can trek and visit the houses of the Ha Nhi with soil walls. Houses are built of rugged rammed earth. Many houses, which are hundreds of years old, has not been damaged. Structure and building materials made the space inside warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Thien Sinh bridge is located at the end of Lao Chai village, 10 km from Y Ty commune center. According to Ha Nhi ethnic languages, the name of the bridge – Thien San Shu – means “born by the God”. The bridge, only about a meter long, is previously a natural rock spanning deep gorges, beneath is the streams Lung Po. The bridge is also the place connecting Vietnam - China, crossing the bridge is the landmark 87 of China.

"Y Ty Park", the vacant land around the end of the road in Choan Then village, is named by the local people and tourists. If you are lucky to come here on a beautiful day, this place would be the ideal place to watch the clouds. Local children often play together in the place and you can feel free to chat or play with them.

Ngai Thau is a mountainous commune bordered to the north of Bat Xat district. The climate is temperate and cloud covers the place all year round, forming fanciful scene. The most appropriate time to enjoy watching cloud is from November to April, in addition visitors can combine trekking leg, climbing or riding in the adventure exploring the area.

Ky Quan San, also known as Bach Moc Luong Tu, is 3.046 meters high,the highest peak in the mountain range of the same name located in the rural area of Ky Quan San village, Sang Ma Sao commune. On the way conquering Ky Quan San, in addition to dangerous climbing, tourists can challenge themselves and enjoy nature of the northwestern mountains with a rich fauna and diverse. Floating cloud ocean always satisfy those who try their best to climb to the top.

Nhiu Co San is a mountain range with complex topography of the area. In the cold time of the winter, Nhiu Co San is often submerged in icy. Climbing to the mountain in the cold season, your journey will be difficult, however, natural scenery always make people amazed.

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Cambodia Travel Forum: 8 Stopovers on the Way Backpacking to Bat Xat

8 Stopovers on the Way Backpacking to Bat Xat

The milestone 92th - Lung Po - where the Red River flows into Vietnam land, Ky Quan San peak higher than 3,000 m, Lao Chai villages and Choan Then village of the Ha Nhi are the destinations not to be missed on a journey to explore the district Bat Xat, Lao Cai province.